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Glacier National Park is a national park of the United States located in northwestern Montana, on the Canada–United States border, adjacent to Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada—the two parks are known as the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. The park encompasses more than 1 million acres (4,100 km 2) and includes parts of two ...
George Bird Grinnell (September 20, 1849 – April 11, 1938) was an American anthropologist, historian, naturalist, and writer. Originally specializing in zoology, he became a prominent early conservationist and student of Native American life. Grinnell has been recognized for his influence on public opinion and work on legislation to preserve ...
Going-to-the-Sun Road is a scenic mountain road in the Rocky Mountains of the western United States, in Glacier National Park in Montana.The Sun Road, as it is sometimes abbreviated in National Park Service documents, is the only road that traverses the park, crossing the Continental Divide through Logan Pass at an elevation of 6,646 feet (2,026 m), which is the highest point on the road. [3]
Long before it became Glacier National Park, the park says, the Kootenai called the area “Ya·qawiswit̓xuki, meaning ‘the place where there is a lot of ice.’. There’s still ice. The park ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 15 October 2024. American composer and conductor (born 1932) This article is about the composer. For other people named John Williams, see John Williams (disambiguation). John Williams Williams in 2011 Born John Towner Williams (1932-02-08) February 8, 1932 (age 92) New York City, U.S. Occupations ...
John Muir (/ mjʊər / MURE; April 21, 1838 – December 24, 1914), [ 1 ] also known as "John of the Mountains" and "Father of the National Parks ", [ 2 ] was a Scottish-born American [ 3 ][ 4 ]: 42 naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the ...
Extensions. 1992, 1994. The welcome sign to Glacier Bay seen by the road entrance. Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is an national park of the United States located in Southeast Alaska west of Juneau. President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed the area around Glacier Bay a national monument under the Antiquities Act on February 26, 1925. [ 4 ]
Added to NRHP. May 22, 1978. The Lake McDonald Lodge Historic District is a historic district in Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. It comprises the Lake McDonald Lodge and surrounding structures on the shores of Lake McDonald. It is centered on the main lodge, which was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987, as well ...